Sep 20, 2022
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Sept. 22
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 12:00 PM.
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Sep 14, 2022
WSDA News | Spring 2022
Read about the future dental school planned for Yakima's Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.
Sep 14, 2022
Explore the New WSDA Mentor Program
WSDA is excited to launch a reimagined Mentor Program! Browse available WSDA mentors or sign up as a mentor today.
Sep 14, 2022
WSDA News | Summer 2022
Read about 2022-2023 WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons in the Summer 2022 cover story.
Sep 13, 2022
Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Rules Workshop – Sept. 23
The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments. The next meeting is Friday, Sept. 23 at 12:00 PM.
Sep 6, 2022
PNDC 2022 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 23
Register for PNDC 2022 by Friday, Sept. 23 to save up to $100 per person! WSDA members register for the Early Bird price of just $225 ($325 regular)/$350 ($450 regular).
Sep 2, 2022
Standard Occupational Classification Reporting Webinar – Sept. 16
The Employment Security Department (ESD) is offering a free webinar Friday, Sept. 16 at 11:00 AM to provide more information about Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) requirements.
Sep 2, 2022
Standard Occupational Classification Reporting Webinar – June 3
The Employment Security Department (ESD) is offering a free webinar Friday, June 3 at 11:00 AM to provide more information about Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) requirements.
Sep 2, 2022
Become a Speaker Ambassador to Attend PNDC 2022 for Free
The PNDC Speaker Ambassador Program gives WSDA members and their staff a way to get involved with PNDC by helping to facilitate the needs of our speakers prior to and during the conference while offering registration reimbursement to volunteers.
Aug 31, 2022
Dentists Should Review Their Provider Agreements Each Year
Dentists should evaluate their network provider agreements each year, according to the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs. The ADA has resources to help dentists with insurance issues, including a Contract Negotiation Guide.
Aug 31, 2022
50th Annual Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lectureship – Sept. 16
WSDA member Dr. Dexter Barnes invites the dental community to attend the 50th annual Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lectureship on Friday, Sept. 16.
Aug 31, 2022
Phase 3 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Deadline is Sept. 30
Dentists who received funds during the third phase of the Provider Relief Fund have until 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 30 to submit a report on the use of those funds in the Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal.
Aug 26, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting – Sept. 9
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Sept. 9.
Aug 26, 2022
Effective Aug. 31: Sterilization of Low-Speed Hand Piece Motors Requirement
Effective Aug. 31, 2022, dentists will need to comply with the new requirement to sterilize low-speed hand piece motors after use.
Aug 25, 2022
Monkeypox Update for Washington Dentists
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers to be on the alert for patients with symptoms consistent with monkeypox, including oral lesions, and refer them for testing.
Aug 16, 2022
Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Meeting and Rules Workshop – August 26
The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments. The next meeting and rule workshop is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26 at 12:00 PM.
Aug 15, 2022
HCA Releases Confidentiality Toolkit for Providers
The Health Care Authority (HCA) has released the Washington State Confidentiality Toolkit for Providers, a resource for health care providers required to be compliant with HIPAA and other state laws.
Aug 15, 2022
Draft Released: Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact
Learn more about the recently released draft of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact and provide feedback through Sept. 30.
Aug 15, 2022
HPV Education for Dental Professionals and Patients
Dental professionals have an opportunity to educate patients and parents on the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancers. Review resources shared by the Washington State HPV Task Force.
Aug 12, 2022
Board of Denturists Webinar Meeting – Aug. 18
The Board of Denturists will hold a webinar meeting Thursday, Aug. 18 at 3:00 PM and will receive an update from the Special Topics Committee, which has been exploring the ability of a denturist to place a prefabricated abutment.
